- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seward, AK
Seward Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Seward Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020039000437
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seward Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Seward · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Seward Middle School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seward Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Seward, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Seward Middle School held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 020039000437 · Seward, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 13:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Seward Middle School held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Seward Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- Soldotna High
Soldotna High School
695 students
- Kenai Central
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 104
Seward Middle School
104 students
What this shows Seward Middle School reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seward Middle School compares
Seward Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 64% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Alaska - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Two or More 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Asian 3.8%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Seward Middle School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports $19,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seward Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldotna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seward Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~104 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Frequently asked questions about Seward Middle School
How many students attend Seward Middle School?
Seward Middle School has 104 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seward, AK. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seward Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seward Middle School is 13:1, which is 14% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seward Middle School?
22.1% of students at Seward Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seward Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Seward Middle School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Seward, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seward Middle School?
Seward Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seward Middle School rank among public schools in Seward?
By Resource Investment Index, Seward Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Seward, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Seward Middle School, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Kenai Central High School (525 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.